N.C. Beer Month

Raise your glass for a toast to Greater Raleigh's 11 breweries! April is officially N.C. Beer Month with the state alone claiming 61 breweries and brewpubs. Won't you help us celebrate these fantastic craft breweries located in Greater Raleigh and throughout N.C.?

N.C. Beer Month is not only a celebration of excellent local beer, but gives you an excuse to try a new Greater Raleigh brewery and attend special events focused on beer. Numerous events will be occurring throughout Apr. including tours, VIP tastings, interactions with brewers, special beer dinners and cooking classes at local restaurants. Mark your calendars for the following events:

World Beer Festival Raleigh (Apr. 13) in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square features more than 100 local and national craft brewers. World Beer Festival Raleigh will feature more N.C. breweries than ever before! I always enjoy meeting local brewers and discussing beer with other beer enthusiasts. Plus, World Beer Festival Raleigh supports a great cause. For the third year, Artsplosure is the benefactor, an organization responsible for orchestrating First Night Raleigh on New Years Eve.

Multi-Course Beer Dinners at all Eschelon Hospitality restaurants including: Sono Japanese Restaurant (Apr. 1), The Oxford (Apr. 8), Mura at North Hills (Apr. 15) and Cameron Bar & Grill (Apr. 22) and Zinda (Apr. 24). Let the chefs tickle your taste buds as they surprise you with innovative dishes. Get great deals on these events here.

Brewgaloo (Apr. 27) is a local craft beer festival presented by Shop Local Raleigh. Brewgaloo will feature N.C. craft beer and the taps will be flowing from 3-9pm in downtown Raleigh's City Plaza. Entertainment will also be provided for guests by local bands. Of course, the event wouldn't be complete without local food trucks. Food will be offered from Klausie's Pizza, Cafe Prost, Baguettaboutit, Big Al's, Chirba Chirba, Lumpy's Ice Cream, Hibachi Xpress, Only Burger, American Meltdown, Sweet Stacey Cakes and more.

There are also numerous Greater Raleigh deals, discounts and special offers for N.C. beer during Apr.'s N.C. Beer Month. You'll save money while supporting a local brewery, what could be better?

Cheers! Written by local Foodie, Kristen. Follow her foodie adventures on Twitter!